Closing Time

In the midst of the senior class’ chaos to turn in applications, apply to new schools, and polish up their resumes for the stressful college season, I thought a ‘leaving for college’ post would be an appropriate topic for this week’s blog. Whether you're trying to stay in the dome of Delaware, or venture out to a new state for a new experience away from the comfort of Mom and Dad, I live by the quote, “every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end’. Every year since third grade, the same students have been dressing in the same uniform, walking through the same doors, greeting the same teachers as the previous year. Our freshman year of college will be a first for everything. First time we get to roll out of bed and wear our pajamas to class. First time we won’t know anybody in any of our classes (depending on where one attends). First time not having Mommy or Daddy pack you a lunch. First time trying  the dining hall instead of our 5 star cuisine school lunches. First time there will be people older than us sitting in the same classroom as us, learning the same material. Frankly, I can’t wait for this change. Scary at first, definitely so, but I think everyone needs this change. Us Newark Charter kids have been living in the virtual reality of Newark Charter for too long now, it’s time to venture out, meet new kids from all over the nation with similar passions and aspirations in life. Newark Charter isn’t all that’s out there in life, and I can’t wait to encounter everything that will mark my 'first' off the checklist.